Union News
Response to George Affleck regarding tax increases
Affleck comments on Global News Hour June 27, 2023 Writing in response to comments made during an interview with Global news regarding the City ofVancouver budget outlook and the potential tax increases. When questioned as to why Vancouver isseeing higher tax...
Happy Canada Day!
Have a safe and happy Canada Day, everyone, and thank you to our members working at facilities and parks that are being enjoyed by everyone. We appreciate you and all members every day!
Upcoming Classifications Review for HSPBA Members Bulletin
Greetings Vancouver Coastal Health HSPBA Members: Please find the attached bulletin from CUPE National regarding the upcoming HSPBA classifications review this fall.
Upcoming Local 561 Solidarity with CUPE National Officers
Greetings Members:You are invited to two events happening next Wednesday, July 5th. They will have Mark Hancock and Candace Rennick in attendance from CUPE National, as well as Karen and Trevor from CUPE BC. In the morning, they will have a burmashave action at...
K-12 Presidents Council Bulletin: End of School Year
Greetings Vancouver School Board Members: Please find the bulletin from the K-12 Presidents Council regarding the end of the school year posted below.
Vancouver School Board – Welcoming Wellness Newsletter – July 2023
Greetings K-12 Members: Please find attached a wellness newsletter below from the Employee Wellness Team at the Vancouver School Board.
VSB Retirement Seminar
Dear K-12 Members, The District is planning a retirement seminar for Wednesday April 20, 2022; a draft of the agenda is attached below. So far, the Municipal Pension Plan and the Employee Family Assistance Program facilitator will only deliver via Zoom. The VSB is...
K-12 Bulletin – COVID 19 Compulsory Quarantine
Dear K-12 Members: We have recently received word from the VSB, with regards to the Compulsory Quarantine language. Commencing February 22, 2022, the VSB will be denying any requests for Compulsory Quarantine. The Vancouver School District 39 is writing to...
A Message from the K-12 Provincial Bargaining Committee
Greetings K-12 Members: Please find attached a message from the K-12 Provincial Bargaining Committee.
VSB Local Bargaining Bulletin #1
Dear K-12 Members: The Bargaining Committee met on February 3rd and 7th to create the Vancouver School Board bargaining priorities survey. This survey will assist in preparing proposals for the upcoming round of negotiations with the employer and it will be available...
K-12 Provincial Bargaining Update
Dear K-12 Members: The attached K-12 provincial bargaining update bulletin is with regards to provincial negotiations only. Information and a survey will be forthcoming next week regarding our CUPE Local 15/Vancouver School Board negotiations, so please stay tuned! In...
Rapid Antigen Test Distribution for VSB Staff
Dear K-12 Members: Please see the information below from the Vancouver School Board regarding rapid antigen test distribution for Vancouver School Board employees.
K-12 Coordinators’ Bulletin: Guide to WorkSafeBC COVID-19 Claims
Dear K-12 Members: Please find attached a bulletin from the K-12 Coordinators regarding important information about WorkSafeBC COVID-19 claims.
Wellness Update for Vancouver School Board Members
Greetings K-12 Members: Please see the wellness updates below from the Vancouver School Board.
Ministry of Education’s Special Bulletin – PHO Order: School Staff Member Vaccination Status Reporting
Greetings K-12 Members: Please find attached a special bulletin from the Ministry of Education regarding the PHO Order: School Staff Member Vaccination Status Reporting. Note that the Medical Health Officer for School District 39 is not contemplating obtaining this...
K-12 Coordinators’ Bulletin – Rapid Antigen Tests
Dear K-12 Members: Please find attached a bulletin from the K-12 Coordinators regarding rapid antigen tests rolling out to the K-12 sector this week.